(a) Whenever complaint is made to the Mayor of the existence of a dangerous building or a public nuisance, as defined in this Chapter, in the Village, and after inspection(s) as required in this Chapter, the Mayor finds that a dangerous building deemed to be a public nuisance does exist and that the public health, safety or welfare is in immediate danger, the Mayor shall promptly notify the Health Department, Building Inspector, and the Fire Chief who shall have cause to inspect the premises on which it is alleged such public nuisance exists, if they have not already done so. Written reports of the inspection and the findings, with respect to the existence of a public nuisance, as defined in this Chapter, and any immediate danger to the public health, safety and welfare, shall be filed with the Mayor and Building Department.
(b) The Mayor shall determine the person, firm or corporation having an interest in the aforesaid property and shall immediately cause a written notice to be issued as defined in this Chapter, and shall further state that unless the owners or parties in interest thereof shall cause the abatement of the public nuisance within five days after service of the notice, the same will be abated by the Village, at the expense of the owners or parties in interest in the same manner as provided in this Chapter. Any act, inspection or finding required to be carried out by any such public official under this chapter may be carried out by any of his subordinates, assigned or directed by him to carry out such function.
(c) This provision shall be subject to this Chapter which provides for a hearing and an action or appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction from the decision of the Board of Appeal.
(Ord. 1600-18. Passed 11-12-18.)